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Recent Examples of curled up
The lightweight knit is perfect for throwing on after a day at the beach, while curled up by the fire, or with a pair of linen pants and sandals.
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Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
For me, the start of summer means more backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and nights curled up with soft, lightweight bedding.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
The couple is known for transforming their small apartment kitchen into a bona fide cafe complete with specialty drinks, featured menu items, and friends gathered around tables or curled up on sofas (or sometimes the floor) with a plate.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Even the cat curled up by the fire seemed to be having a good time.
—Lori Rackl, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The frightened cat curled up along the shoulder of the freeway when it was seen, according to the Michigan Humane.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 May 2026
One friend curled up into a ball next to me, and another put his head between his legs.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Fawns can also be found curled up in tall grass or in your backyard, with their mother nowhere in sight.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Morton’s grandson curled up with him on his bed last weekend and rested on his shoulder, Michael remembered.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Melony Forcier, PEOPLE, 8 June 2026
For me, the start of summer means more backyard barbecues, days at the beach, and nights curled up with soft, lightweight bedding.
—Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2026
The couple is known for transforming their small apartment kitchen into a bona fide cafe complete with specialty drinks, featured menu items, and friends gathered around tables or curled up on sofas (or sometimes the floor) with a plate.
—Sarah Everett, The Spruce, 2 June 2026
Even the cat curled up by the fire seemed to be having a good time.
—Lori Rackl, Twin Cities, 31 May 2026
The frightened cat curled up along the shoulder of the freeway when it was seen, according to the Michigan Humane.
—Paula Wethington, CBS News, 27 May 2026
One friend curled up into a ball next to me, and another put his head between his legs.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 20 May 2026
Fawns can also be found curled up in tall grass or in your backyard, with their mother nowhere in sight.
—Cody Godwin, USA Today, 13 May 2026
Morton’s grandson curled up with him on his bed last weekend and rested on his shoulder, Michael remembered.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 13 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for curled up
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Across Colorado and beyond, a new wave of offbeat adventures is answering that call — from sleeping in treetops and caves to hiking alongside llamas and rolling your bed out under the night sky for al fresco stargazing snuggled under the covers.—
Brittany Anas,
Denver Post,
10 June 2026
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Captured from behind, the black and white picture showed Meghan, 44, and Prince Harry, 41, snuggled up together while wearing casual clothes.—
Janine Henni,
PEOPLE,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The hotel is nestled in somewhat of a residential neighborhood surrounded by ski chalets but less than a five-minute walk from the shopping and dining district and a 10-minute walk to the Aspen Mountain gondola.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 June 2026
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The log cabin, which was nestled amongst the Smoky Mountains, had no electricity or running water.—
Claudia Williams,
Architectural Digest,
10 June 2026
Verb
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The girl must have been crouched down and gotten the gun.—
Meredith Colias-Pete,
Chicago Tribune,
12 June 2026
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Brandon Wolf crouched in the corner of the nightclub bathroom for what felt like forever as gunshots rang out.—
Natalia Jaramillo,
The Orlando Sentinel,
11 June 2026
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“Curled up.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/curled%20up. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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